The DSM-IV classification "3.18 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" is an example of:
A) a nominal scale.
B) an ordinal scale.
C) an interval scale.
D) a ratio scale.

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The DSM-IV classification of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is an example of a nominal scale because it is a categorical classification system that assigns individuals to specific diagnostic categories based on their symptoms. Nominal scales have categories that are mutually exclusive and do not have any inherent order or numerical value assigned to them.

The DSM-IV Classification "3